Motor Vehicle Fuels Tax Rate Increase on Diesel Fuel: Effective July 1, 2009, the motor vehicle fuels tax rate on the sale or use of diesel fuel increases from 43.4¢ to 45.1¢ per gallon.

No floor tax is being imposed on the inventory of diesel fuel as of the close of business on June 30, 2009.

The tax rate on gasohol will remain 25¢ per gallon.

Refund Rate for Certain Uses of Diesel Fuel: Effective July 1, 2007, for those claims determined by the commissioner to be eligible for refund, the refund rate for diesel fuel used other than in motor vehicles licensed or required to be licensed to operate upon the public highways of this state is 26¢ per gallon. This refund rate does not apply to a person engaged in the business of farming.

Effect of This Document: A Special Notice announces a new policy or practice in response to changes in state or federal laws or regulations or to judicial decisions. A Special Notice indicates an informal interpretation of Connecticut tax law by the Department of Revenue Services (DRS).

For More Information on the Motor Vehicle Fuels Tax or This Special Notice: For more information on the motor vehicle fuels tax or this Special Notice, call the Excise Taxes Unit of the Audit Division at 860-541-3224 during business hours, Monday through Friday.

For Further Information: Call DRS during business hours, Monday through Friday:

Business and individual taxpayers can use the TaxpayerServiceCenter (TSC)at www.ct.gov/TSCto file a variety of tax returns, update account information, and make payments online.

File Electronically: You can choose to get first-time filer information and filing assistance, or can log directly into the TSC to file returns and pay taxes.

Pay Electronically: You can pay taxes for tax returns that cannot be filed through the TSC. Log in and select the Make Payment Only option. Designate a payment date up to the due date of the tax and mail a paper return to complete the filing process.

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